The usual outfit of Nitori from the world with a black market. "Get your cards. It's time to duel!"
Lover of Working Behind the Scenes
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Nitori Kawashiro. I was just making my deck, so how did I get summoned here?!
Introduction
Hm? Is that you, Marisa? We had a deal, didn't we? You were to go to the Rainbow Dragon Cave to take over Takane's black market. Did you mess up? Or did you betray me? Either way, the plan's a bust now that Takane knows I'm against her. I'll have to deal with her directly. But first, you're gonna have to disappear, my former bulletphile warrior! ―Eep! It's just an ordinary human friend! Oh, umm, I'm Nitori Kawashiro. Are you after some cards? They're super popular lately. You buying packs? Or do you wanna trade? Oh, I see. You're after one of my super valuable rare cards, huh?
Purple Heart
You wanna know how to make your own cards? There's no way I could tell you that!
Blue Heart
So, um, what is this place? ...Is it one of those parallel worlds I've read about?
Green Heart
I didn't expect to get transported through time and space... Maybe it was caused by those crazy gems that are supposedly used to make ACs. That would make sense. They can copy memories and abilities, after all.
Orange Heart
Maybe it was a combination of different ACs that caused me to teleport. I was making a deck just before it happened... What did I put in it again?
Pink Heart
Tch, I didn't think this through. With all the different types of cards, there's an astronomical number of potential decks. How in the world am I gonna find the specific deck that caused me to teleport... No, I'm a kappa! I can do this!
Summer
Stimulating Scales is the perfect AC for summer. Most fairy cards are kinda hard to use. But they can actually be pretty powerful if you build your deck around them.
Login
Wow, you really know your stuff. I actually lost money trying to fool you. All right, now I'll sell you cards at their actual value. That's only fair, don't you think?
Enhancement
I just perfected the strongest combo. I'm gonna use it to break the meta!
Return
*sigh* I tried to copy their abilities from their bullets, but it didn't work.
Home 1
It's not like I hate Takane or anything. But, for kappa, staying in business is a literal battle for survival. I'm gonna crush her with everything I've got.
Home 2
Me and Marisa have helped each other out since around the time I sent her to investigate the Underworld for me. She has an eye for items, and I invent stuff. We make a good team.
Home 3
The marketplace god is an enticing prospect. If I can get her on my side, my sales will skyrocket. Oh, but first, we gotta deal with the black market.
Reaction 1
What's up? Are you sleepy? Fine. Here, you can sleep on my lap.
Reaction 2
She's a kid, so I can't really blame her for getting tired... *pats head* Sleep as long as you like.
Reaction 3
She's sleeping so peacefully. Maybe I should try teaching sumo to the human children sometime.
Task
Wanna buy some ACs? They can help you with your tasks.
Task Complete
Wow, you completed those tasks all on your own. That's pretty impressive. *pats head*
Mail
You got mail, huh? Think there's any promo cards in there?
Errand Finished
Someone's back. I wonder if they found any rare cards.
Start of Battle
It's time to duel, bulletphiles!
Mid-Wave
I can't let the yamawaro monopolize the market!
Victory
It's still too early for the victory feast. We gotta keep going until there's nothing left of the yamawaro's black market!
Defeat
Battle me again! But this time, don't rely on the black market!
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
What's the plan, Chimata? This doesn't
look good... While you're thinking, I'll...
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
Destroy the yamawaro's black market!
All this water will ruin their cards!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Weapon: Water Flamethrower
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
I was planning to stay hidden until
the end, but that ship has sailed.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
If I don't act now, I'll lose the upper hand!
It's time to start a rebellion!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Like the Flow of a Mountain Marsh
Last Word Chant 1
Monopolizing markets is unforgivable.
I should make a law against it or something.
Last Word Chant 2
Nah, it'd be quicker to tear it all down. Takane!
Feel the destructive power of my original card!
Last Word Casted
Let's Destroy the Black Market Dilemma!
Boost 1
I'll take this Tewi Card―
Boost 2
And place it on the battlefield!
Boost 3
That's my turn!
Graze 1
I activate my Patchouli Card's―
Graze 2
Instant effect!
Graze 3
Muahaha!
Command A
It's my turn!
Command B
The fateful draw!
Command C
I got exactly what I needed!
Command D
Trust in the soul of the Spell Cards!
Skill A
I've got a cunning plan.
Skill B
What do you think of this AC?
Shot A
I guess I could use 'em as filler for packs.
Shot B
Tch, it's just a common.
Damage
Urk.
Heavy Damage
Eep!
Guard
No problem!
Graze Activated
Heh heh heh!
Change to Rear
You've got this!
Change to Front
I challenge you to a battle!
Buff/Heal
I needed that!
Knocked Out
But my plan was perfect!
Voice Sets
Secret Deals
VA: Ishikawa Shiori
Scheming Youkai
VA: Ogawa Mana
Murky Waters Kappa
VA: Kisui Shio
Character Information
Temperament: Sawakaze
Sawakaze (a Touhou LW original) refers to a breeze near a mountain stream. This is the temperament of Nitori, who works behind the scenes to prevent her rival from monopolizing the market. Nitori is endowed with Water Phase as she hides beneath the water's surface and Moon Essence with her skillful two-faced dealings.
The flexible and patient Water Phase resists Metal Phase, because metal collects water, but it is weak to Earth Phase, because earth directs water.
The cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence resists the alluring and arrogant Sun Essence, but it is weak to the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of manipulating water
The ability of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market. There are no noticeable differences between this ability and that of other Nitoris.
The disturbance caused by Chimata Tenkyuu's ability had many long-lasting effects on Gensokyo. Perhaps the most notable was that it directly led to the black market trading of Ability Cards. Thanks to Marisa's investigation, aided by Chimata's careful observance and Nitori working behind the scenes in opposition to the very idea of black markets, the mastermind was revealed to be a certain yamawaro. When everything came to a close, it was decided that the yamawaro's plans were nothing more than a clever business venture... or at least, that's how it was meant to go.
Markets naturally arise when groups of intelligent beings gather together. Like humans, youkai have their own civilization. While it is predominantly spiritual and magical, they have developed economically, too. Most youkai live far longer than humans, so their sensibilities and views of the world are completely different. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they disagree on everything. Since youkai are forced to rely on humans for their mental and spiritual needs, they can surpass humans in academic, artistic, and cultural pursuits fueled by the spirit. For example, kappa excel at engineering, oni at architecture and construction, and magicians at natural philosophy (called spirit magic among youkai). Youkai manage to go one step further than humans in all these pursuits because they adhere to magical theories―they take the unscientific approach of utilizing the unknown without attempting to unravel its mysteries. The acts of youkai may seem outdated, steeped in myth, or even outright wrong, but the truth is that they've simply transcended the scope of human understanding. Perhaps the most extreme example of this can be seen with the Lunarians from the Lunar Capital.
The youkai of Gensokyo have their own currency and an economy that encourages free trade. What sets it apart from human economies is how they price things. Even though Ability Cards cannot be taken by force, the coins needed to purchase them are obtained through battles of bullets. This implies that the prices of the cards are in some way based on their effectiveness in battles. Considering how battles of bullets are essentially just a game, youkai probably think of their economy as a game, too. However, it undoubtedly succeeds at the main point of an economy―providing a low-risk means of obtaining things without having to resort to theft or violence. In this way, it's similar to the Spell Card Rules... in fact, they're probably related.
Markets are battlefields, so someone will inevitably try to dominate them. Kappa and yamawaro are often thought of as mercantile youkai, but that undersells their prowess as economic strategists. Whenever new and complex rules are introduced, they are always the first to understand and exploit them, sometimes disrupting the entire market in the process. It's a dance of judging prices and juggling numbers, where you're free to choose to be happy with what you have or gobble up everything you can before it's too late. Success is not determined by hard and fast guidelines but by free spirits running rampant.
The black markets were a youkai game that was supposed to settle down after the market god directed a human to investigate them. However, it probably didn't take much for the conflict to get drawn out because it was never really about the money―it's a clash between spirits and egos.
Attacks
AC Stash - Yin-Yang Orbs
The Spread Shot of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market (a Touhou LW original). She uses Ability Cards from her stash. Ability Cards contain partial copies of people's abilities, memories, and temperaments, thanks to the properties of the dragon gems used to make them. With these cards and a bit of skill, Nitori can use attacks that not even Reimu is capable of.
Bullets
Yin-Yang Orb
Yin-Yang Orb (Needle)
Yin-Yang Orb
Yin-Yang Orb (Needle)
Yin-Yang Orb
Yin-Yang Orb (Needle)
AC Stash - Mini Hakkeros
The Focus Shot of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market (a Touhou LW original). When Nitori first tried using Ability Cards in battles of bullets, the gears really started turning in her head. Like most kappa, Nitori loves collecting, making, and selling all kinds of items, but she has also experienced quite a few battles with humans. Reimu and Marisa's bullets are incredibly powerful, so she thought to emulate them by employing multiple Ability Cards at once. This is a tactic that only card dealers can use.
Bullets
Mini Hakkero
Mini Hakkero (Missile)
Mini Hakkero
Mini Hakkero (Missile)
Mini Hakkero
Mini Hakkero (Missile)
Weapon: Water Flamethrower
A Spell Card of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market. She shoots jets of water in a manner reminiscent of a flamethrower. With their knowledge of items and engineering, it isn't that uncommon to see kappa armed with crazy, over-the-top weapons. Nitori is a prime example of this. She knows that sometimes power is necessary to protect her assets. Did she learn this from the oni she used to serve under? Or maybe she took notes from human history, where some companies have gone as far as hiring mercenaries to form their own private armies?
Bullets
Water Flamethrower
Wet Water Flamethrower
Big Water Flamethrower
Ferocious Water Flamethrower
Fiery Water Flamethrower
Ultimate Water Flamethrower
Like the Flow of a Mountain Marsh
A Spell Card of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market. She attacks with marsh water bullets. It makes a certain kind of sense that kappa, with their ability to manipulate water, are shrewd businesspeople. Not because they can make a killing by bottling water and selling it but because, historically, human trade has always followed the waterways. Rivers offer a source of fresh water as well as a means of transporting large amounts of goods. It's much more efficient to carry things by boat, and that's why ancient civilizations emerged near rivers. The oceans fulfill a similar purpose for modern-day cities. The largest cities, port cities, obtain great power and wealth thanks to all the goods, people, and information that flow through them.
Bullets
Mountain Marsh 1989
Mountain Marsh 1991
Mountain Marsh 1998
Mountain Marsh 2000
Mountain Marsh 2003
Mountain Marsh 2008
Let's Destroy the Black Market Dilemma!
The Last Word of Nitori Kawashiro from the world with a black market (a Touhou LW original). She exposes the corrupt capitalists with this attack. Will you pick the left card or the right card? Will you dodge up or down? If you're on your own, you can freely decide. But business deals aren't like that. They aren't always fair. Everyone's sitting around the same colossal table, and you don't get to choose your seat. The most respected or intimidating person chooses first, and then everyone has to follow their lead. That's how prices are set.
"That's so scummy, Takane! I won't let you get away with this!"
Bullets
Kappa's Market Destruction
Kappa's Market Collapse
Kappa's Market Plummet
Kappa's Market Devastation
Kappa's Market Ruin
Kappa's Market Annihilation
Skills
Skill: Dharma Sutra
The head priest of the temple is gentle and kind, but her fighting style is tough as nails.
Skill: Ice Fairy
She may be small, but you underestimate her at your own peril.
Skill: Survival of the Fittest
You can scheme and plot as much as you like. Plans won't help you when someone truly strong comes knocking.